“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone else been noticing the bus operator availability for a lot of routes recently? It’s quite frustrating since a lot of the common commuter routes has implemented “increased rides” during peak hours, but now (more…)
Transit
L. writes: “Saw this at 7:30am this morning in Sherman Circle (North side of the circle).”
From WMATA:
“Metro will add automated cameras to buses to keep unauthorized vehicles out of bus-only lanes and bus stop zones under an agreement with the District of Columbia and recommended for approval by the Metro Board of Directors Finance Committee today. The new initiative, called Clear Lanes, is modeled after similar programs, including San Francisco and New York City, and will be the first to use automated camera technology to enforce bus stop zones in addition to bus-only lanes. (more…)
photo by Melpomene Wetzlar
From Alert DC:
“The US Military reports US Military Aircrafts will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 9:45 AM.”
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From WMATA:
“Metro today announced concurrence from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WSMC) that allows Metro to move to the final phase of its 7000-series Return-to-Service Plan. Under the new plan details, the operations team will implement a 15-day manual measurement interval with a path to progress to a longer measurement period in the future.
The new 15-day process comes as a result of data analysis combined with operational considerations that will make more trains available to meet the May 7 service schedule, which coincides with the return of the Yellow Line (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending: “Alley! between Neal and Oates near Montello in Trinidad at around 3 PM today. (more…)
Thanks to NF for sending: “L st and Vermont NW. L street is a one way :)”
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Update from the Department of For-Hire Vehicles:
“The Department of For-Hire Vehicles, which regulates taxicabs, limos, and ride-hailing companies in the District, allows residents of Maryland and Virginia to operate in the District. One requirement is to display a taxi vehicle tag issued by the District. In the past, some taxicabs had tags issued both by the District and their home jurisdiction. That is why you may occasionally see taxicabs with two tags.”
“Dear PoPville,
Attached is an interesting double license plate I saw in Woodley Park area today – DC and Virginia tags…. for what the helen of troy is this?” (more…)
photo by Cristina
From MPD: “Alert: Stabbing Investigation at 3030 14th St NW Columbia Heights Metro Station. (more…)
3300 – 3400 block of Connecticut Avenue NW
From one of the very best bars in DC, the one, the only, Nanny O’Briens:
“Help your favorite local pub keep the service lane closed for pedestrian traffic and street eateries!” (more…)